OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Plant Biotechnology Reports is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Sorghum-encoded microRNAs: current status and future prospects	58
In vitro propagation and rooting strategies for Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus polyrhizus	30
Transcriptomic analysis of endoplasmic reticulum stress in roots of grapevine rootstock	28
Comparative analysis of the novel EF-gene family provides insights into their function as regulators of early flowering	23
Genome-wide identification and analysis of Subtilisin-like serine protease gene family in banana (Musa accuminta L.) and their expression under abiotic stresses	20
Expression analysis of sweetpotato cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase genes in response to infection with the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita	19
Eligible strategies of drought response to improve drought resistance in woody crops: a mini-review	18
Optimization conditions for cryopreservation of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., aquatic plant	18
Obtaining of adventitious roots culture of Allochrusa gypsophiloides: saponins-bearing endemic rare species	16
Simple methods for selection of T-DNA-free segregants from offspring of gene-edited Solanum nigrum	16
In planta production of human-derived RANKL	16
Transient gene expression system in zoysiagrass leaf mesophyll protoplasts	14
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of recalcitrant hexaploid wheat cultivars using morphogenic regulators and/or expressing effector AvrPto with the type III secretion system	13
Differential expression of ginsenoside biosynthesis-related genes at an early developmental stage of Panax vietnamensis	13
Enlightening the biotechnological approaches of legumes: present and past scenario to mitigate the biotic and abiotic stress	12
Transcript mining using fuzzy rough set theory in Oryza sativa grown under N-limited condition	12
Investigating photosynthetic evolution and the feasibility of inducing C4 syndrome in C3 plants	11
Quantitative trait locus mapping and genomic selection of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) based on high-density genetic map	11
The activation of the NAC transcription factor by Poplar PtrGATA9 facilitates the secondary cell wall deposition of interfascicular fiber cell in Arabidopsis	11
Gene clustering and co-expression analysis for the identification of putative transcription factors associated with the genes of secondary metabolic pathways in Plantago ovata Forsk. and its wild alli	10
Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing of the ZjEIN2 gene in Zoysia japonica	10
Whole-genome identification and salt- and ABA-induced expression trends of the Nicotiana tabacum CKX gene family	10
Transcriptomic analysis of salt-stress-responsive genes in lentil roots and leaves	9
Plant production systems for recombinant immunotherapeutic proteins	9
Phenotypic, biochemical and genetic diversity of pepper (Capsicum spp.) germplasm reflects selection for cultivar types and spatial distribution	8

Acknowledgment	8
Functional characterization of the CfAOC and CfJMT gene promoters related to MeJA biosynthesis in Cymbidium faberi	8
Development of chloroplast DNA markers for environmental monitoring of genetically modified Brassica napus and Brassica hybrids	8
The effect of thioredoxin-gene-expressed transgenic soybean on associated non-target insects and arachnids	8
AsJAZ1 represses the expression of the sesquiterpene synthase gene based on the JA signaling pathway in Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg	8
Genome wide identification of BBP/BPC transcription factor in tomato and its expression profiling in response to abiotic stress	7
ALB7 regulates chloroplast development by controlling the PEP-dependent expression of chloroplast genes	7
Micropropagation and somaclonal variation of Doritis pulcherrima (Lindl.)	7
Plant regeneration via callus-mediated organogenesis in commercial variety of Chuanbeichai No. 1 in Bupleurum chinense DC	7
Screening and production of dsRNA molecules for protecting Cucumis sativus against Cucumber mosaic virus through foliar application	7
Identification of core drought-responsive genes for developing drought-tolerant rice varieties through meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data	7
An insight into in vitro strategies for bioproduction of isoflavones	7
Molecular cloning, subcellular localization, and expression of BsWRKY51 gene from Bletilla striata	7
Enhanced flavonoid levels as a key response to Coryneum populinum infection in Populus × euramericana cv. ‘74/76’ (Poplar 107): insights from transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses	7
Recent progress in single-cell transcriptomic studies in plants	6
RNA-seq for comparative transcript profiling in leaves of strawberry seedlings under salinity stress	6
Transcriptome analysis of drought response in a domestic wheat cultivar (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Keumkang)	6
Molecular identification of DNA barcoding of Leguminous toxic species and quantitative analysis by ELISA kits	6
Comparison of pollution tolerance in sunflowers as a case study to establish risk assessment criteria for transgenic plants for environmental remediation	6
Improved in vitro regeneration, genetic fidelity analysis, antioxidant potential, and hairy root induction of Justicia gendarussa Burm. f	6
Insights into the distinct anthocyanin metabolism and transcriptomes in the mature pericarp of Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'	6
Assessment of elite pepper breeding lines using molecular markers	6
Peroxidase gene markers revealed genetic diversity and population structure in okra germplasm	6
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the SOD gene family under biotic and abiotic stresses in sweet orange	6
Effect of IgG Fc-fusion and KDEL-ER retention signal on prostate-specific antigen expression in plant and its immune in mice	6
Assessment of the effect on soil microbial communities of genetically modified soybean and a hybrid from crossing with wild soybean	6
Exploring the potential of Elaeocarpus sylvestris as natural biomaterials: in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, chemical constituents, and its effect on skin fibroblasts	6
Molecular characterization and differential expression of an aromatic heptaketide producing type III plant polyketide synthase from Himalayan rhubarb	6
Molecular characterization of tall fescue germplasm using SNP markers: population structure, linkage disequilibrium, and association mapping of yield-related traits	6
Key genes in the phenylpropanoids biosynthesis pathway have different expression patterns under various abiotic stresses in the Iranian red and green cultivars of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)	5
Effect of plasma-activated water on peanut seed germination and vegetative growth in a hydroponic system	5
Effects of concurrent application of biochar and acid hydrolyzed casein on continuous cropping Asarum’s growth and soil quality	5
The transcription factor PjERF1 enhances the biosynthesis of triterpenoid saponins in Panax japonicus	5
Overexpression of the intertidal seagrass 14-3-3 gene ZjGRF1 enhances the tolerance of transgenic Arabidopsis to salt and osmotic stress	5
Comprehensive transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals regulatory network for lignin biosynthesis in chicory sprouting	5
Identification of superior haplotype and haplotype combinations for UV-B stress-related genes in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	5
Prediction of RNA editing sites in maize under salt stress through transcriptomic approaches	5
Marker-assisted selection for scab resistance and columnar growth habit in inter-varietal population of apple (Malus × domestica)	5
Establishment of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation system for elite indica rice	5
In vitro rapid propagation technology system of Dendrobium moniliforme (L.) Sw., a threatened orchid species in China	5
Extracellular ROS-dependent antifungal action of AtHSS1, a plant defense protein from Arabidopsis thaliana	5
Enhancing transient gene expression in mature leaves of Mexican lime (Citrus aurantifolia) through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation	4
Expressional vagaries of OsCAMTA genes under differential abiotic stresses supported with protein–protein interaction study and prediction of miRNA target sites	4
Genome-wide characterization of the C4H gene family in Honeysuckle: evolution, expression and three-dimensional structural analysis	4
Radiation treatment to turfgrass cultivar to improve drought tolerance cultivar breeding	4
Overexpression of anthocyanin regulatory transcription factors can alleviate salt stress-induced growth inhibition in torenia ‘Kauai Rose’	4
High-throughput image data analysis shows the genetic diversity in Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertn.)	4
The effect of gamma-irradiation on the changes of photosynthetic efficiency in Kanpei (Citrus unshiu × C. sinensis)	4
Genetic diversity of closely related Calligounum species collected from Saudi habitats by analyzing the matK and rpoC1 genes, and SCoT and IRAP markers	4
Meta-analysis of RNA-seq data of soybean under heat, water, and drought stresses	4

Identification and expression analysis of SQUAMOSA promoter-binding protein (SBP) genes in mungbean	4
A new quantitative method to validate the expression of homoeologous genes in polyploids	4
Enzymatic browning and genome-wide polyphenol oxidase gene identification in three contrasting avocado accessions	4
Image analysis as a potential tool for marker-assisted selection	4
Modulation of physiological and biochemical activities of Eugenia uniflora by green-synthesized silver nanoparticle and melatonin under drought stress	4
Advantages, risks and legal perspectives of GMOs in 2020s	4
Decontamination of DNA in Taq DNA polymerase reagents using nylon membranes for monitoring of GMOs	4
Correction: Efficiency verification of CRISPR–Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of target gene sgRNA using soybean protoplasts	4
Establishment of efficient Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) protoplast isolation and transient expression condition	4
The complete chloroplast genome of Zoysia japonica Steud. isolated in Korea (Poaceae): investigation of potential molecular markers on Z. japonica chloroplast genomes	4
Bioactivity assessment of high potency arachidin mixture from large-scale peanut hairy root culture medium	3
Reimagining biomanufacturing: scalable and safe plant-based systems for next-generation biopharmaceuticals	3
Molecular characteristics and phylogenetic definition on the complete chloroplast genome of Petrocodon longitubus	3
Exploring the transgenerational epigenetic inheritance of drought stress responses in barley	3
Correction: Establishment of efficient Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) protoplast isolation and transient expression condition	3
Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification technique for LM canola T45, 73496, and MON88302 and its field application	3
Transcriptome analysis of colchicine-induced tetraploid Kiwifruit leaves with increased biomass and cell size	3
Identification of drought stress-responsive genes in Korean fir (Abies koreana) through comparative RNA-seq analysis	3
Establishment of bioreactor cultures for the production of chlorogenic acid and ferulic acid from adventitious roots by optimization of culture conditions in Angelica acutiloba (Siebold & Zucc.) K	3
Plant-made pharmaceuticals: exploring studies for the production of recombinant protein in plants and assessing challenges ahead	3
Comparative transcriptome analysis of spinach in response to insect herbivory	3
Extract of Styrax japonica attenuates glutamate-induced apoptosis via regulating MAPK signaling pathway in HT22 hippocampal cells	3
Genome-wide analyses of the NAC transcription factor family to reveal the potential candidate genes responding to powdery mildew in balsam pear	3
Establishment of effective plantlets regeneration protocol via isolated microspore culture in Malaysian indica rice MR219	3
Genetic relationships of salep orchid species and gene flow among Serapias vomeracea × Anacamptis morio hybrids	3
Genome-wide genetic variation and comparative transcriptome analyses of citrus mutant Jedae-unshiu and wild-type Citrus unshiu	3
Meta-QTL analysis, candidate gene identification, and validation by GWAS for agronomic traits and stress tolerance in pea (Pisum sativum L.)	3
Identification of key genes regulating macronutrient accumulation and final yield in wheat under potassium deficiency	3
Changes in plant anthocyanin levels in response to abiotic stresses: a meta-analysis	3
Identification of a novel QTL for grain number per panicle employing NGS-based QTL-seq approach in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	3
Molecular characterization of a sweetpotato stress tolerance-associated GDP-L-galactose phosphorylase gene (IbGGP1) in response to abiotic stress	3
Post-harvest curing treatment maintains the quality of sweetpotato storage roots by regulating reactive oxygen species homeostasis and nitric oxide metabolism	3
Genome-wide identification and functional prediction of silicon (Si) transporters in poplar (Populus trichocarpa)	3
Specific binding of plant-expressed anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody to multiple myeloma cell line RPMI8226	3
Haploid embryogenesis and molecular detection of somatic embryogenesis receptor-like kinase (TcSERK) genes in sliced ovary cultures of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)	3
Integrated analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome in young and mature leaves of Yunnanopilia longistaminea	3
Arnebia benthamii cell suspension cultures as a source of natural red pigments: optimization of shaking speed and inoculum density to maximize process productivity during sequential scaleup	2
Phylogenetic analysis of Lamiaceae based on transcriptome data	2
Optimization of CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein delivery into cabbage protoplasts for efficient DNA-free gene editing	2
Comparative proteomic analysis of non-embryogenic and embryogenic callus, somatic and zygotic embryos of Theobroma cacao L.	2
The state of the explant as a key factor influencing the initiation of Pinus sylvestris L. somatic embryogenesis	2
Current analytical technologies and bioinformatic resources for plant metabolomics data	2
Acknowledgment	2
Kaempferol promotes bacterial pathogen resistance through the activation of NPR1 by both SA and MPK signaling pathways in Arabidopsis	2
Efficiency verification of CRISPR–Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of target gene sgRNA using soybean protoplasts	2
Broccoli STAY-GREEN 3–2 (BoSGR3-2) acts as a negative regulator, mitigating chlorophyll degradation triggered by other BoSGRs	2
CRISPR–Cas13d in plant biology: an insight	2
Selection and characterization of lead-tolerant sweetpotato cultivars for phytoremediation	2
Exogenous methyl jasmonate mediates tolerance of heat stress in Korean fir (Abies koreana)	2
Transcriptome analysis revealed that Arabidopsis model plant invokes the activation of heat shock proteins and ER stress response against cesium stress	2
Evaluation of suitable qRT-PCR normalization genes for various citrus rootstocks	2
The complete chloroplast genome of two Syzygium (Myrtaceae) species and comparative analysis with other related species	2
Cultivar-scale genetic variation assessment reveals three independent clades with root-knot nematode resistance in Ipomoea batatas	2
Genome‑wide identification of the MCU gene family and expression analysis during Ralstonia solanacearum infection in Nicotiana tabacum L	2
BURP domain-containing genes in legumes: genome-wide identification, structure, and expression analysis under stresses and development	2
PnCHS1, a chalcone synthase from the Antarctic moss Pohlia nutans, improves the tolerance of salt stress and ABA	2
Molecular identification and characterization of iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) and garlic virus X (GVX) infecting Allium species	2
Genome-wide identification of wheat ABC gene family and expression in response to fungal stress treatment	2
Physiological and metabolic responses to nitrogen availability of rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars with differ in nitrogen efficient	2
The de novo transcriptome assembly of Agave angustifolia Haw, mining for carbohydrates and cellulose synthesis genes profiling, and molecular markers development	2
S-allele typing in indigenous hybrid apple cultivars presenting an approach for pollination management and breeding enhancement	2
Establishment of a qualified ex vitro-acclimatized whole plant reproduction system using secondary somatic embryos in Panax ginseng	2
Meta-analysis of the effect of melatonin application on abiotic stress tolerance in plants	2
Transcriptome analysis reveals the regulation of PhAN2 on PhANS, PhRT and PhAN9 in petunia	2
Capsicum annum NAC transcription factor CaNAC12 functions as a positive regulator of the stress response to salt, drought, and Botrytis cinerea in Nicotiana benthamiana	2
Physiological and proteomic analyses reveal the protective roles of exogenous hydrogen peroxide in alleviating drought stress in soybean plants	2
HB31 and HB21 regulate floral architecture through miRNA396/GRF modules in Arabidopsis	2
Proteomic analysis of Arabidopsis leaves in response to 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG)	2
Development of glucoraphanin-rich broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) by CRISPR/Cas9-mediated DNA-free BolMYB28 editing	2
Epigenetic repression and resetting of a floral repressor, FLC, in the life cycle of winter-annual Arabidopsis	2
Mutation of storage protein gene using CRISPR/Cas9 removed α′-subunit of β-conglycinin in soybean seeds	2
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated editing of PhMLO1 confers powdery mildew resistance in petunia	2
Monitoring dissociation of chimerism through real-time PCR and scanning electron microscopy following in planta transformation of rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri Lush.)	2
Increased shinorine production through the introduction of mycosporine-like amino acids biosynthetic genes from Pyropia yezoensis and Nostoc punctiforme into Nannochloropsis gaditana	2
Worldwide patent trend analysis of herbicide-resistant genes	2
P58IPK facilitates plant recovery from ER stress by enhancing protein synthesis	2
Analysis of transcriptomic profiles and physiological traits of exogenous 24-epibrassinolide alleviating salt stress in Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.	2